At the start of the game, Dunban uses the Monado and Shulk uses the Junk Sword, which cannot be changed or removed until Dunban passes the Monado on to Shulk. Although it is not a Monado, Shulk's Junk Sword is included here for convenience. The Monado used by Dunban in the Battle of Sword Valley is unusual in that it is a Unique weapon with an Unbeatable 100% gem. The version he uses later at Colony 9 and passes on to Shulk has two empty slots. Although some of the other "Monados" are just replicas, they function just like the Monado, allowing Shulk to use Monado Buster, Enchant, etc.